Random Shots in Melaka

Showcasing some random shots taken in recent Melaka trip. Now I understand why photo enthusiasts love Melaka so much.

Serenity along Melaka river bank

Arsenal of the Porta de Santiago

Old pre war shophouses along the river bank

Windmill

Open area in a typical Baba Nyonya home, converted into a hotel

Hall in Hotel Puri, filmset of the Singaporean film "The Little Nyonya"

Indoor garden inside the home

Random Shots in China

Some random shots taken during the China trip with the newly bought Panasonic DMC LX-3.

Taken at Splendid of China park, Shenzhen

My fave, taken in Shenzhen hotel. It must be challenging to sell this hairdryer brand in a Cantonese-speaking market like Shenzhen

Comfort at Sheraton Dongguan

Lake scenery outside the Keyuan Garden

Shot at Keyuan Garden pond, Dongguan

Gazebo overlooking the countryside in Lotus Hillpark, Panyu

The council building outside Canton Hotel

Superb workmanship shown in carving

Brightly litted bridge over Pearl River

Been There & Back

Just back from China early at wee hours this morning. Few news headlines missed for the past 5 days. Button won (again!!) the KL Formula One GP, he became the new Prime Minister of Malaysia & most important of all, Gunners won 2-0 against Man City to strengthen their grip on the 4th placing & can somebody tell me who the heck is Federico Macheda??? Sounds Chilean instead of Italian to me.

Back to the China trip, we bought this Air Asia zero fare promo, totalled approx RM 350 per pax for return fare. Total duration of 5 days 4 nite for whole family together with 12 other family frens. Checked the itenary here, planned by the ever-so-efficient Mom. She works in travel agency anyway...There's arrival at Guangzhou, 2 nites in town, then one nite in Dongguan & then another nite in Shenzhen before return to KL via Shenzhen. Back home from work on 1st nite & our departure time from LCCT KLIA to Guangzhou at 0530 hrs the next day!!!! And the airport transfer van came at 0300 hrs, leaving me only 2 hours of sleep. Anyhow, it's my first time to the places & at least there's places for us to test out the new camera bought, shared by both bro & myself...the Panasonic DMC-LX3.

Shall post about the trip soon with great photos....

New Year = New Camera ??

Guess words would have spread out by now that I've lost my camera on New Year day in Pangkor, thanks to Ray's precise explanation in his blog. U dun need to be sooooo detailed rite?? Makes me more angry with myself lerr...It still hurt me a little whenever think bout the precious photos lost. Olympus camera = RM 600.00. Pangkor photos = Priceless...got the idea??

Well, let bygones be bygones & move on to the new year with new gadget to play with. Took time to look around & even all the way to Melaka (thru my bro) to look for affordable & workable camera in tis current time of cos. Checked out with my customer Olympus for bargains. In fact, Canon & Sony are also having digicam promos with knockdown prices but the models are like 3 years old maybe?? Maj & Ray was saying no point buying expensive camera when the concept of taking photos is the same. Unless u wannabe Jacques Cousteau or some peeps who wanna take photography seriously. I'm not the person who will spend thousands of my hard-earned $$$ with my blood, sweat & tears on a single camera either...

Got myself an Olympus FE-270 last week for RM 600.00 in a photoshop in Subang Parade. Guess wat?? It comes together in package consisted of free 1GB Memory card, mini tripod, LCD filter, 4 AA batteries & one charger...Btw, the camera does not includes batteries & charger as accessories. Thus, a super bargain there & for ur info, the promo is still ongoing in the photoshop. Cant remember what's the name but besides Chicken Rice shop in Subang Parade.

What impresses me the most is the user-friendly features & above average specs. With 7.1 megapixel, it also has a special "one button" guide function for the beginners & has anti-shake mode. Look for more details in link below http://www.olympusimage.com.my/products/dica/camedia/1176316_830.html

Can't wait to test it...looking forward for next occasion to catch the moments on stills & videos....CNY perhaps??